Human Resource Business Partner (Strategic Talent Advisor)

WSP•Markham, ON

About The Position

Shape Something Different – You’re not just looking for another role — you want to shape something. As a Strategic Talent Advisor (HR Business Partner), you’ll partner with senior leaders in our Earth & Environment business to drive a thriving, diverse, high‑performance culture. You'll influence strategic business decisions, act as a trusted advisor, and ensure our talent strategy fuels the success of the teams you support.

Requirements

Deep experience influencing and advising senior leaders in a complex, matrixed environment.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to operational and financial outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose organizational challenges and develop people-focused solutions that drive cultural and business impact.
Expertise in organizational development, talent planning, and change management.
Data‑driven mindset with the ability to interpret people analytics and translate insights into action.
A collaborative, relationship‑centered approach paired with the courage to challenge constructively.
A hands‑on, “roll‑up‑your‑sleeves” style with a genuine passion for people and organizational success.
8+ years in a strategic HR advisory or HR business partner role, ideally in a large, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with senior leaders to align business and talent strategies, enabling the achievement of financial and organizational goals.
Provide executive coaching and strategic guidance to support major change initiatives, organizational redesigns, and workforce planning.
Review and interpret HR KPIs and people insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities—translating them into actionable people strategies.
Strengthen collaboration between HR Centres of Excellence, Shared Services, and Corporate functions to deliver seamless and consistent employee experiences.
Champion succession planning, facilitating discussions to identify emerging diverse talent and support development plans for high-potential employees.
Lead critical role planning with client groups, ensuring robust pipelines through internal development or partnership with Talent Acquisition for external search.
Guide leaders through performance management cycles to cultivate a high‑performance culture rooted in clarity, accountability, and equity.
Partner with Compensation experts to support equitable and consistent application of pay programs and salary decisions.
Analyze engagement, exit, and feedback data to recommend targeted actions that elevate culture, belonging, and employee experience.
Support talent development and redeployment strategies, fostering a culture of growth, continuous learning, and mobility.